LE3 9EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE3 9EJ

LE3 9EJ, Leicester has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.36 per 1,000 population. This LE3 9EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE3 postcode area, which has experienced 1182 crimes and a crime rate of 10.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE3 9EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE3 9EJ, encompassing approximately 2089 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

LE3 9EJ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Groby Road Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Gallimore Close with total crimes: 6
  • Kemp Road with total crimes: 4

LE3 9EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.36-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson67.1820.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8750.00%
Public order21.44-50.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.1035.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.9225.00%
Public order42.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.91100.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Other theft10.96-75.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.23-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson49.570.00%
Other theft41.910.00%
Possession of weapons21.910.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3522.9720.69%
Criminal damage and arson416.7533.33%
Other theft41.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.910.00%
Public order21.44100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.58-9.38%
Other theft413.880.00%
Vehicle crime41.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9150.00%
Drugs21.440.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.14190.91%
Criminal damage and arson215.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.44-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson45.260.00%
Other theft31.910.00%
Drugs21.440.00%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Public order20.96-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.7131.25%
Public order810.05166.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.8333.33%
Other theft31.9150.00%
Other crime11.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.4414.29%
Criminal damage and arson37.6650.00%
Public order31.44200.00%
Other theft21.44-50.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.0127.27%
Other theft46.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.61-54.17%
Other theft35.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44-71.43%
Other crime10.960.00%
Public order10.48-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.490.00%
Public order53.350.00%
Drugs12.390.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202427
July 202420
June 202435
May 202429
April 202432
March 202411
February 202421
January 202416
December 202314
November 202311
October 202324

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20248
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE3 9EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Groby Road Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Gallimore Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Kemp Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Thorntree Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Holmwood Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Weatherburn Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Styon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marion Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dillon Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1